TURQUOISE
is associated with the sky, and bringing sky energy to earth. It is known as a
master healer stone as it is believed to help speed the healing process. It is
also thought that turquoise can help promote honest and clear communication from
the heart.

Turquoisecomes in all shades of blue, to blue-green and it is
the natural variations in turquoise that make it appealing. The color of turquoise
in American Indian jewelry ranges from brownish green to bright blue. Found in
veins sandwiched in between layers of mother rock, turquoise can show some of
the influence of the mother rock in its matrix or veining. The matrix colors range
from blue to golden brown to black and sometimes with golden flecks. Many people
prefer turquoise with matrix over clear stones. Read
more about stones.

What
is Petit Point? - There are two similar techniques of using very small pieces
of stone to decorate a piece and they are often confused.

Petit
Pointis comprised of long , narrow teardrop-shaped stones
that have one rounded end and one more pointed end.

Needle
Point is comprised of straight, long, narrow stones that are pointed on both
ends.